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Change in designation for the RDA coming- Hon Julian Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3), has indicated that there will be a change in designation for the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).
VI Icon Awards memorabilia supplier accused of misappropriating funds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2025 Virgin Islands Icon Awards (VIcons) recently faced controversy due to allegations against a supplier contracted for the event.
Lisa Ann Violet’s resignation as VIDIC CEO had 'nothing to do with Bank of Asia'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the resignation of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Cooperation (VIDIC), Mrs Lisa Ann Violet, was not linked to the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited’s issue.
BVIEC linemen being trained to do maintenance without turning off power
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A 12-week Live-Line Training Workshop for linemen is nearing a close as the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) aims to reduce power outages when conducting maintenance on the grid.
CDB 'looks forward to supporting development plans of BVIEC'- CDB Division Chief
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "The Caribbean Development Bank looks forward to supporting the development plans of the BVIEC as it leads the transition of the energy sector to catalyse the sustainable development of the territory and improve lives and livelihoods of the population by reducing the cost of energy and improving the reliability and resilience of energy services."
VI sees record-breaking increase in tourist arrivals for 2nd quarter of 2025- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reported a record-breaking number of tourist arrivals in the Virgin Islands for the second quarter of the year.
Local artists highlighted during CIBC Caribbean's Client Appreciation Week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean in the Virgin Islands joined in on celebrating its clients during Client Appreciation Week last month.
23 businesses participating in BVI Staycation 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– “Experience BVI, Right Here, Right Now!” That is the theme for this year’s BVI Staycation experience curated for residents of the Virgin Islands (VI). BVI Staycation is an annual promotion by the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC), which invites VI residents to experience the destination as tourists and emerge as ambassadors.
Over $20,000 total discounts in TAG’s Pre-Festival Clearance Sale
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI — Car buyers across the Virgin Islands (VI) are in for a remarkable experience as Tortola Auto Group (TAG) rolls out the red carpet for its Open-House Pre-Festival Clearance Sale, scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Talking Points hosts challenge local media on responsible journalism
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Point co-hosts have chimed in on several issues here in the Virgin Islands (VI), among them the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) and the recent grey listing of the Territory by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

